Galileo Maritime Academy

I completed my STCW and powerboat course here at Galileo and had a amazing time doing it! Shemaine and Tom were great teachers. Noah, Paul and all the other staff were top help also. The course is laid out extremely well and enables you to learn and have fun all together. They have great accommodations, swimming pool and recreation room with a pool table also.. Enjoyed everyday spent there. I have to mention Toms cooking aswel, it was delightful. Thank you to the team there. You were awesome! I wish you all the best!

I did my stewardess and Stcw course at the end of April and lived on campus. The facilities are amazing! Especially the staff, Shemaine, Tommy, Paul and Noah were all so so friendly. Along with Chesca too! If staying in, the food they provide is delicious. Will definitely recommend anyone and everyone to this place!

Completed the STCW and Deckhand courses here they are very well run, very professional and organised with good content for the courses specifically, the yachting industry and Phuket in general. Always happy to help you with anything you asked
I’d happily do courses here again

What more can I say 5 ***** stars. I have completed many courses of the years and this is the best, bar none.... Shemaine and Tom are expectational operators and attention to detail to accommodate students requirements. The staff members who assisted with administration, teaching, preparing meals and behind the scenes need to be applauded for all their outstanding efforts to making this a great academy. I would like to personally thank, Noah who assisted with a lot of our training. He has a great work ethic and attitude, he is an assist to this company :)

The Galileo academy is one of the finest i have been so far, everyone had made my stay there so accommodating. From Shemaine who had administered my course, Cpt Clive for his patience to guide us on the course, his dedication to share all his knowledge and experiences were just priceless. Noah, for all the assistance and his wonderful food onboard, the cook lady for her delicious thai meals, Thomas for making delicious dinner, Paul for supporting and everybody else that i met along the way.

I wish all of you the best and I certainly will come back for more courses later on! So not a goodbye but i shall see you soon!

Disabled Sailing Thailand Phuket Chapter would like to express our gratitude for the rescue course offered by Galileo Maritime Academy. The course was extremely well organized in all its aspects. Tom our instructor for the day, and his assistants, have demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication combined with friendliness. All participants unanimously declared it a very educational day and joined me with gratitude.

Galileo Maritime Academy by far exceeds all standards when it comes to meeting the requirements of an MCA STCW training facility.
It is a true gem located in wonderful surroundings in Phuket.
The management team and instructors are both professional and meticulous in all areas of STCW training which they provide to each student.
The food, snacks, soft drinks, cold face towels, shower facilities and towels provided, are the ‘icing on the cake’ while enduring the challenging obstacles of each course.
Training equipment, fire suits, life jackets , immersion suits etc are well maintained, thoroughly cleaned and laundered after each use.
Having undergone similar training at facilities in US , UK and India, Galileo Maritime Training Academy exceeds my expectations in ALL areas where knowledge is shared and STCW standards are held in high regard.
Big thank you to Shemaine, Tom, Paul and all the other staff who work behind the scenes to ensure this facility excels at being the leading International Maritime Academy in Asia Pacific, a title it truly deserves.

I did the STCW and Deckhand course at Galileo. The staff was super friendly and competent and the facility was great. Shemaine and Tom were great host's. They do their best to make you feel comfortable. I can really recommend this school.

I just spent 4 days at Galileo Academy, i was there to renew 5 STW2010 certificates.
The academy is set in a beautiful location in the Yacht haven and they have some very nice accommodation for candidates taking courses.
Everything is well run there and the instructors were very professional, a big thanks to Thomas and Shemaine as they went out of there way to accommodate my needs and time for the courses.
I highly recommend this academy for any courses you need, and there prices are very competitive compared to other training facility's in Thailand.

Had a wonderful experience with amazing training. Staff and instructors were very helpful and friendly. All courses are organised and structured well with great facilities and accommodation.

An excellent STCW 2010 course run by very experienced and competent personnel. The classes were conducted in a fun but serious manner, with the primary Trainers displaying an approachable but professional attitude. This, along with the STCW having MCA accreditation, I highly recommend studying at GMA. You won't be disappointed.

Be prepared for a difficult fire fighting practical with full kit including BA set. There's no garden hose here!

Special thanks to Tom, Shermaine, the Thai assistant trainers, and staff at the Academy.

Recently did my stcw refresher here. First time I did this was at a different school in Phuket in 2015. I noticed a much higher standard of training this time around. Tom the Filipino trainer is a good teacher. Certification (for stcw) is legit and they are listed in the MCA list if you check.
No double pricing for Thais/foreigners that I could see. Something that is a real turn off.
Facilities are great. Basically new. Plus they have made a replica multi level boat fire scenario from shipping containers.
Negatives are hard to find. If I was to be overly critical I might suggest a better provided meal for the price you pay.
Anyway, a legitimate training facility in lovely surroundings.

If you live in SE Asia and need MCA approved STCW courses then this is the place to come. I completed STCW basic and advanced refresher courses here in December 2018. Facilities and staff all very good. Much cheaper than going back to the UK and I brought my family along and had a very nice break in Phuket too!

Did Fast rescue craft course here very professionally run and made it interesting to learn. All the staff were great.

I recently attended GMA to do some refresher courses for my British Master Class1 CoC. The courses were excellent. The staff were very professional and the courses succinct and to the point.
The facilities for the courses were excellent as was the accommodation and meals. The location was not too bad either.
I will definitely be returning, and would recommend GMA to anyone looking to update their CoC's or further their continuous professional development (CPD).
Thank you to everyone at GMA.

Surely I recommend. Galileo Academy is beyond expectations. High quality facilities, well prepared and friendly professionals combined with the nice atmosphere, makes it a perfect environment for training. Keep it up! Thanks!

Top quality maritime academy located on Phuket. They offer a variety of courses which are well organised and catered for. There is the option to stay at their on-campus accommodation (clean, convenient fully catered) or to find your own accommodation nearby.

The instructors and staff are accommodating and friendly and the facilities are top-notch: rescue boats, motorboat, (on land) galley, a warehouse with a number of engines (for dismantling and rebuilding), a recreation room, living quarters, fire rooms (with fairly new fire fighting equipment for firefighting practice), pool and much more.

The food provided is delicious. However, there are also some nice restaurants within walking distance.

The location is ideal: not far from the airport, on the marina and surrounded by beauty!

All in all, everything is to a high standard and provided for. The rest of your experience is what you (and your teammates) make of it.

Great place for STCW training on the far East which is MCA approved, great staff and great communication before and during the training, high level of training, highly recommended

I studied STCW course at Galileo and was extremely impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the staff and instructors. Highly recommended!

2 days off shore...competent teachers...friendly crew on well maintained and equipped powerboats...ship ahoy 🙋⚓